NBA Power Rankings Week 4: The Brooklyn Nets are in the house

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. 6-8. Previous: 14th. Charlotte Hornets. 19. team. 170

Last Week: Beat New York Knicks 109-88, Lost to Dallas Mavericks 104-93, Lost to Toronto Raptors 111-108, Lost to Toronto Raptors 116-113

This Week: 1/20 vs. Washington Wizards, 1/22 vs. Chicago Bulls

Just when those on the outside looking in were starting to feel positive about the direction the Charlotte Hornets were taking, the wheels seemed to fall off. After a strong win against the New York Knicks, the Hornets have now lost three straight.

Gordon Hayward had a bad game and then a missed game. Devonte’ Graham is simply not the same player he was a year ago. Though there was one thing that was even more glaring for this team that does not bode well.

There were times during the game against the Dallas Mavericks that Boban Marjanovic looked unstoppable on both ends of the floor. He would disrupt every shot that came in range of the basket and there was no size on the opposing roster that could even try to express the fact that he is essentially immovable.

Moving away from some of the hate surrounding this ranking, LaMelo Ball is even better than advertised. He is leading all rookies in total points, rebounds, assists and steals. He will be the face of the franchise before long and it is not just hype. He is good at everything but shooting. If that ever develops, this is the kind of pick that can transform a franchise.